In one of the more unique stories this week, Opel is celebrating 50 years of its iconic 1970s Manta coupe with a special electrified restomod project, called the GSe ElektroMOD, that retains a manual transmission. It has been designed as a one-off celebration of the 1970s coupe, fitted with an […]
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Lamborghini confirms hybrid in 2023, full electric model after 2025
Yes, even Lamborghini has succumbed to electrification and has just revealed plans for a transition to hybrid technology by 2024, and to cut its emissions by 50 per cent from 2025. Four new models will be launched as part of the plan, including two V12s, a hybrid, and a fully […]
Rivian announces capacities, dimensions for R1T electric pickup
American company Rivian has spilled the beans on the all-important capacities and key dimensions for its upcoming R1T all-electric ute, which looks set to tread the line between massive and mid-size (large by Australian standards). Rivian is a relatively young company which was founded in 2009, and in 2017 announced […]
2022 Ford F-150 reviving ‘Lightning’ name, fully electric power (video)
Ford has confirmed it will revive the F-150 ‘Lightning’ name for its next-generation fully electric pickup for the 2022 model, and has released a teaser ahead of its debut next week. We don’t have any solid technical details to report on the new F-150 Lightning just yet, however, Ford has […]
Mercedes-Benz unveils EQT electric people mover concept
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the latest addition to its EQ lineup, in the form of a seven-seat people mover called the EQT. A combustion-engine version is set to follow in the near future, called T-Class. With the debut of the Concept EQT, Mercedes has now expanded its electric […]
Subaru Solterra confirmed as electric SUV, co-developed with Toyota
As previously confirmed, the tie-up between Subaru and Toyota is expanding to include a new fully electric stand-alone model, which Subaru has just confirmed will be called the Solterra. It will be the company’s first fully electric model. The new SUV will be underpinned by something Subaru calls the e-Subaru […]
Porsche Macan electric to use 800V Taycan platform, testing begins
Porsche has officially begun testing prototype versions of the next-gen, all-electric Macan in Europe, and we’ve had the first rudimentary specs confirmed by a Porsche board member. Its underpinnings will be shared with the Taycan sedan. Porsche has previously confirmed that by the turn of the decade, it expects that […]
Mazda MX-30 Electric now available for pre-order in Australia
Mazda Australia has announced pre-orders for its electric MX-30 SUV are now open, with deliveries scheduled to commence in August. The MX-30 is an immensely important vehicle for Mazda, considering it is the first 100 per cent electric vehicle to come from the Japanese manufacturer. Mazda is bringing just 100 […]